[Free Tool] Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my 2017 Cadillac CTS Luxury

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Goldengate
Member since June 2023 • 22 posts

Need my 2017 Cadillac CTS Luxury's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on October 26, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 518 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2017 Cadillac CTS Luxury. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 27, 2024

Replies (3)

Betamax
Member • 49 posts

Same problem on my 2017 Cadillac CTS Luxury. Watching for any working solutions.

October 27, 2024 Reply
Zombiehunt
Member • 10 posts

Trying this out on my 2017 Cadillac CTS Luxury today—hoping it works.

October 28, 2024 Reply
Darkangel
Member • 148 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2017 Cadillac CTS Luxury.

October 29, 2024 Reply

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